WWE Hall of Famer Edge is undoubtedly one of the greatest stars to step foot inside the squared circle. He is not only a wrestler but has also tested his luck in the film industry.
The Rated R Superstar has acted in a handful of feature films and has also made a few appearances in some television series as well. Let’s take a look at his most memorable roles.
To kick things off, let’s start with his best films.
Highlander: Endgame (2000)
Highlander: Endgame is a Fantasy film with Christopher Lambert and Adrian Paul playing the lead roles. The movie revolves around the protagonists whose main goal is to kill Jacob Kell, an immortal. This role is played by Bruce Payne. The WWE Hall of Famer plays a cameo role. His character name is Lachlan. His wrestling persona is also subtly referenced in the film.
Bending The Rules (2012)
In 2012, Edge played the lead role for the first time in his career. The movie was titled Bending The Rules. The film revolves around a corrupt cop Detective Nick Blades (played by the Rated R Superstar) who is under trial. He partners up with the Assistant District Attorney to take down a ruthless killer.
Now, let’s take a look at his notable performances in various Television Series.
Haven (2010 – 2015)
Haven is a series that aired on the Syfy network between 2010 to 2015. The show is a supernatural fantasy drama that is based on Stephen King’s The Colorado Kid.
The Rated R Superstar made his first appearance in the second season of the show. He continued on up until the final season. He played the character of Dwight Hendrickson.
Vikings (Seasons 5 and 6)
The Vikings series is a historical drama series. The show first aired on the History Channel back in 2013. There are a total of six seasons.
Edge made his first appearance on the show in the fifth season. He portrayed the character called Kjetill Flatnose. He is a brave warrior who leads an expedition to set up a colony in Iceland.
The Flash (2015)
One of Edge’s most notable roles was in the CW TV Series The Flash. He showed up first in the first episode of the second season. The Rated R Superstar is a meta-human (a person with supernatural abilities). He has the ability to enlarge himself into a giant.
As he grows in size his strength magnifies as well. He was sent by one of The Flash’s arch nemesis Zoom to kill the speedster.
The Rated R Superstar is also set to play the Greek God Ares in an upcoming TV series titled Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
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